Join us on Tuesday July 29 for a powerful new episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, where we explore how AI is revolutionizing the freelance economy with Dave Bottoms, SVP of Product & GM of Marketplace at Upwork. With decades of experience building products at Meta, Dropbox, and Yahoo, Dave shares how platforms like Upwork are transforming into AI-enhanced ecosystems that empower solopreneurs, freelancers, and global teams. 

This conversation goes far beyond product updates. We discuss the future of agentic AI, the rise of fractional executives, and how businesses can now scale without ever hiring a full-time employee. Whether you’re building a team or building your own career, this episode will change the way you think about work. 

What You’ll Learn

• Why freelancers need AI tools to compete 

• How Upwork’s UMA is transforming proposals and interviews 

• The growing role of fractional leaders in global companies 

• How AI can match the right talent with the right job—instantly 

• What solopreneurs can learn from Upwork’s agentic model 

About Dave Bottoms

Dave Bottoms is SVP of Product & GM of Marketplace at Upwork, leading product, engineering, marketing, and design across the platform. With 20+ years of experience at Meta, Dropbox, and Yahoo, Dave has overseen the development of products used by millions. In this conversation with podcast host Frank Cottle, CEO of Alliance Business Centers, Dave shares what’s next in AI-enabled work and why Upwork is betting big on a borderless, freelance-first future. 

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